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H.D. Cobbald And Sons Limited

00455420

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

HALL FARM LITTLE BENTLEY, ESSEX, CO7 8SD
Incorporated 14/06/1948

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mrs Heather Mayhew Cobbald

director · Since 16/04/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 1 other board

Mr Hugh Douglas Cobbald

director · Since 16/04/1991

CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Mrs Heather Mayhew Cobbald

secretary · Since 01/03/1994

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Also on 1 other board

Oliver Cobbald

director · Since 24/04/2002

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Persons with Significant Control

Oliver Cobbald

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 51

Hall Farm, Little Bentley, Essex, CO7 8SD

Notified 31/12/2021

Mr Matthew Douglas Cobbald

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 47

Hall Farm, Little Bentley, Essex, CO7 8SD

Notified 28/10/2024

Mr David James Cobbald

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 50

Hall Farm, Little Bentley, Essex, CO7 8SD

Notified 28/10/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Hugh Douglas Cobbald

Ceased 31/12/2021

Mr Graham David Page

Ceased 28/10/2024

Mrs Heather Mayhew Cobbald

Ceased 28/10/2024

Mr Henry James Gaskin

Ceased 28/10/2024

Mr Hugh Douglas Cobbald

Ceased 28/10/2024

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 04/03/2016Registered 04/03/2016
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 30/09/2008Registered 02/10/2008
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 13/08/1999Registered 14/08/1999Satisfied 11/03/2009
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/11/1985Registered 25/11/1985Satisfied 11/03/2009

CompanyRankvs 188+ SIC 01500 peers
74

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.17× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength21/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees13/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£309k

Working capital

Current Assets

£535k

Current Liabilities

£246k

Fixed Assets

£1.2M

5avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.17+£74k
20232.35+£31k
20221.37+£295k
20210.91+£58k
20200.56+£64k
20190.75+£18k
20180.74+£56k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.